Why? - Weed, CA - Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures on Waymarking.com

The Why? Group is one of several sculptures installed in the Living Memorial Sculpture Garden. The garden was created by volunteers under the guidance of Ric deLugo as a memorial to war dead. Land for the garden was donated by the United States Forest Service. Funding for the sculpture was raised by donation.

From the Smithsonian description:

Abstract figure group installation. A lone figure stands atop a tall concrete pyramid. The figure reaches skyward with both hands. On the ground in front of the pedestal are two figures. One is falling backwards, as if hurt; the other is running forward to catch the falling figure. The installation stands on a concrete base which is paved with stones.

TITLE: Why? ARTIST(S): Dennis Smith (1942- ) DATE: Installed Jan. 1989; Dedicated May 1989 MEDIUM: Sculpture: 14 gauge mild steel; Base: concrete, stone CONTROL NUMBER: IAS CA001656 Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link] PHYSICAL LOCATION: Living Memorial Sculpture Garden, 13 miles NE of Weed, CA; 0.9 miles past county road A-12 DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH: The Plaque on the sculpture and the LMSG pamphlet refer to this as "The Why Group".

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